Catskills Scenic Byway: Audio Driving Tour

Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Catskill Mountains road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions play automatically, all based on your location.

You'll be guided to all of the area's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including the world's largest kaleidoscope, a scenic gondola ride that offers fantastic panoramic views of the Catskill Mountains, and a large reservoir known for its beautiful panorama and recreational opportunities.

Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t.

- Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location

- Travel at your own pace

- Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed

- Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use

- No time limits or expiry, free updates

- Like having a tour guide along for the drive

Purchase one tour per vehicle.

What's included

  • Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
  • Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
  • Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
  • Trip Planners: In-app and web
  • GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 72 Points
  • One-Time Purchase: No time or date use limit or expiry
  • Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Admission to the Belleayre Mountain Gondola: $20 adults, $10 children (2023)
    • Admission to the Emerson Kaleidoscope: $5 for ages 12 and above (2023)

    Additional information

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

    You must be 18 years or older to book.

    Operated by GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide)

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    Andes, Andes, 13731
    Start at one of the official tour introduction points (Andes or West Hurley) or join anywhere along the route and pick up the commentary at the next audio point. Open the GuideAlong app to preview the tour route and browse the suggested itineraries and trip planner.
    End point
    West Hurley, West Hurley
    Commentary plays automatically based on your location, so you have flexibility on where and when you want to start and end your tour anywhere along the tour route.

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